The Davidson County School system in North Carolina recently received a grant worth $344,000 from Golden LEAF to help prepare students for careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields, according to a recent MyFox8.com report.
By the time Algebra I students head back to school, grades seven through nine will have classrooms equipped with smart boards to allow greater interaction between teachers and their pupils, according to the report.
"The technology is so much more engaging for the students," These students grow up with Game Boys, Xboxes and iPods, so we really have to change how we teach in order to reach them," Christine Hunt, director of instructional technology with Davidson County Schools, told MyFox8.
School officials may also want to consider distributing other high-end equipment, including laptops, tablets and classroom projectors.
Additionally, as part of the grant from Golden LEAF, a new gateway to technology program will be established at Tyro Middle School and West Davidson High School.
Students will also participate in green engineering, computer programming, robotics and automation under STEM, the report stated.
"It would give us state-of-the-art classrooms and actual engineering protocols that the engineers use in industry," said Chandra Darr, director of career-technical education for Davidson County Schools.
